The only printing contest exclusively for in-plants from all industry segments.
October 8, 2025
Kearney, MO –The In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) is pleased to announce keynote speakers for its 2026 Educational Conference June 14-18, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina. IPMA’s conference is the largest In-plant event for all segments of the industry and brings In-plant print and mail professionals together for education, a vendor fair, industry awards, a tour, and more. Registration is now open, and an early bird discount is available until December 31, 2025. IPMA 2026 Educational Conference for details.
Julie Burch
Julie is the comedienne with content! She has dedicated her life to the pursuit of helping companies improve the bottom line through strategic plans, consistent growth, and the development of people. She has coordinated, developed and delivered top notch, highly effective classroom style training, web-based training, and motivational keynote presentations with powerful results. All of Julie’s presentations are dynamic, high energy, highly interactive and packed with real world, tangible techniques the audience can implement immediately. Julie also loves to make them laugh! She has discovered the more her audience laughs the more they learn. “Solid Business Strategies. Brilliant Comedic Humor.” It’s not just her tag line, it is her promise in every presentation!
Dr. Nathaniel Hearne
Dr. Nathaniel Hearne is an extraordinary individual who epitomizes the essence of overcoming adversity and achieving greatness. As an educator, motivator, mentor, executive, pastor, and trainer, he has led countless individuals to exceed their expectations and surpass even their wildest dreams.
One significant chapter in Dr. Hearne’s life involved his pivotal role in the lives of the football players and coaches depicted in the acclaimed film “Friday Night Lights.” Serving as an Assistant Coach, he not only instilled a love for honor and sportsmanship in each team member but also led rigorous strength and stamina conditioning sessions. Under his guidance, the Permian High School team achieved remarkable success, winning the National Football Championship in 1989 and becoming State Champions in 1991.
Bowen F. White, M.D
Bowen F. White, M.D. combines the talents and expertise of a physician, speaker, consultant, and author. He travels the world conducting seminars, consulting and speaking to public and private organizations.
About IPMA
Founded in 1964, the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) is the only professional association dedicated exclusively to meet the needs of all segments’ in-house printers and mailers. The nearly-700 members of IPMA are managers and directors from in-plant printing and mailing facilities throughout the United States. IPMA is headquartered in Kearney, MO. For more information, visit www.ipma.org, and follow IPMA on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.